Professional Business. Each Teacher may, with the approval of the Superintendent, or his/her designee, be granted:
1. One (1) day per year, with administrative approval, with full pay, for the purpose of visiting other approved classrooms either in or outside the District.
2. With administrative approval, and with full pay, release time to attend educational workshops may be granted, and any other approved activities that are conducive to professional growth. If possible, all requests for professional business absences shall be submitted to the Principal at least two (2) weeks before the anticipated day of absence.
Professional Business. At the beginning of every school year, each teacher shall be credited with up to three (3) days to be used for the teacher's educational-professional business. These days shall be non-accumulative. Professional business days may be used for any educational purpose that benefits the school system. The teacher planning to use a professional business day shall make a written request to his/her Principal at least one (1) week in advance of the desired time off. Professional business days shall be used for the purpose of: (1) visitation to view other instructional techniques or programs, (2) conferences, workshops, or seminars, in the teacher's field or regarding education methods in general. The teacher may be requested to file a written report, within one (1) week of his/her attendance at such visitation, conference, workshop, or seminar. All such leaves identified in this paragraph are subject to administrative approval.
Professional Business. The Superintendent or his designated agent may, at his discretion, approve administrative leave time for professional improvement. The request and response will be in writing if the absence is more than one day.
Professional Business. The Superintendent may grant permission to any employee to be absent from school with full pay for any professional activity which the Superintendent deems beneficial to the school system, providing such absence is arranged for and approved in advance. This shall specifically include absence for visitation and observation in other school districts.
a. Any expense incurred in attending meetings, workshops, conferences, etc., may be reimbursed only when the Superintendent has granted approval in advance and the employee will be reimbursed in compliance with the regulations established by the Department of Education.
Professional Business. 1. Leave of absence with pay may be granted for school business, if application is made in writing five (5) school days in advance and approved by the Superintendent.
Professional Business. Any day on which an employee is absent, and he/she is engaged in professional business as an observer or participant under the direction of the Board of Education, shall not be regarded as an absence, provided such business has been cleared through the Superintendent's office.
Professional Business. At the beginning of every school year, each teacher may be granted time to be used for the teacher's professional business which will not be charged against his leave allowance. Professional business days may be used for any educational purpose upon the approval of the administration. The teacher planning to use a professional business day shall apply on the prescribed form at least one week in advance of his absence, however, shorter notice may be given if the situation does not permit one week's notice. Professional business days shall be used for the purpose of , 1) visitation to view other instructional techniques or programs, 2) conferences, workshops, or seminars conducted by colleges, universities and the Michigan and National Education Associations and/or affiliate departments thereof. The teacher may be requested to file a written report, within one week of his attendance at such visitation, conference, workshop, or seminar.
Professional Business. Two (2) days per year for approved visitation at other schools or for attending education conferences or conventions, including Association meetings. Additional days may be granted at the discretion of the Superintendent. Requests for leave under this section must be made to the Superintendent or designee at least two (2) weeks in advance. The granting of such days shall not be deemed precedent setting. The denial of such days shall be at the discretion of the Superintendent.
Professional Business. 1. Absences to attend conferences, workshops, and conventions shall be allowed with full pay upon approval by the Superintendent and the Board of Education.
a. Any such leave shall be limited to three days, either staggered or consecutive, during one school year.
b. No more than two secretaries shall be permitted to exercise their privilege as herein provided at any one time.
c. Expenses for attendance at special conventions or meetings shall be allowed by the secretary by the Board of Education upon recommendation of the Superintendent. In addition to the usual expenses to be approved by the Superintendent, there shall be allowed travel expenses at the current IRS rate, subject to superseding regulations. As of July 1, 2009, mileage reimbursement shall be paid at the State Office of Management and Budget rate for each school year of this Agreement, within New Jersey or out of New Jersey.
d. Any employee desiring to attend a professional convention or meeting shall apply to the Superintendent for approval not later than ten (10) days in advance of the convention or meeting date or dates.
Professional Business. 1. Absences to attend conferences, workshops, critiques, visitations to other schools, conventions, or other professional business as per the Accountability Regulations shall be allowed with full pay upon approval by the Superintendent and the Board of Education.
a. Any such leave shall be limited to three days either staggered or consecutive during any one school year, unless in the Superintendent’s discretion, more time is granted.
b. No more than two (2) teachers shall be permitted to exercise the privilege as herein provided at any one time.
c. Expenses for attendance at special conventions or meetings shall be allowed a teacher by the Board of Education upon recommendation of the Superintendent. In addition to the usual expenses to be approved by the Superintendent, there shall be allowed travel expenses at the current IRS rate, subject to superseding regulations. Mileage reimbursement shall be paid at the State Office of Management and Budget rate for each school year of this Agreement, within New Jersey or out of New Jersey. Effective with the 2015- 2016 school year, paraprofessionals who are required to travel for school business, training or meetings shall receive the same travel reimbursement as teachers.
d. Any teacher desiring to attend a professional convention or meeting shall apply to the Superintendent for approval not later than ten (10) days in advance of the convention or meeting date or place.
e. The Board of Education agrees to supply $9,392.00 for the duration of the agreement for professional business.
